Wordle Answer for February 17, 2026
The Wordle for February 17, 2026 solved to SQUAD. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
SQUAD
What squad means
A small group of people organized or trained to work together for a specific purpose, such as a sports team, military unit, or police force.
Where the word comes from
Squad comes from the Italian squadra, meaning a square or group arranged in square formation. Italian squadra derived from Latin exquadrare, meaning to square off. The word entered English in the early 17th century through military terminology, referring to a small tactical unit of soldiers. Over time it broadened to mean any small organized group of people working together.
Hints for February 17, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of squad
- team
- platoon
- regiment
- battalion
- corps
- patrol
- squadron
- commando
Used in a sentence
The police _____ arrived quickly to investigate the burglary at the downtown store.
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